Maintenance Strategy

Whatever system your website is built on, it is essential to keep your site up-to-date with the latest security and bug fixes and to take advantage of the newest functionality.

Backups

Things can go wrong and the cause might be anything from a simple error in updating content, or software problem or, unwanted attention from a hacker. Having a regular back-up schedule makes it much quicker and easier to restore your site if something unexpected happens.

Themes and plugins

Many websites are built on frameworks that use themes and plugins to change the site’s appearance and / or add functionality. These need to be chosen carefully and checked regularly for updates.

Security

Many hosting services provide additional security options, but if not, you’ll want to make sure to set your site up with appropriate tools; such as firewalls and anti-virus and malware scans; to protect the behind-the-scenes areas of your site from unwanted activity.

You’ll also want to choose effective passwords to protect the admin accounts that you use to maintain your site.